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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,222.36, 60,334.08 and 15,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,222.36, 60,334.08 and 15,255.60 is: 22,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,222.36 : 60,334.08 = 15,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,222.36/60,334.08 = 15,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,222.36x = 60,334.08 × 15,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,222.36x = 920,432,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,432,590.85/40,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.60

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